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Clapboard Island
Lanes Island
Little Whaleboat (Photo: Jerry Monkman)
The Goslings
Malaga Island
August 13th- Date Just Added!!
Summer Paddling Series: Little Whaleboat/Whaleboat & The Goslings!!
Time 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Departure: Mitchell Field, Harpswell
A Beautiful area to paddle! Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, and Lobstermen hauling traps… all add to the scenic beauty as we explore some of the most beautiful islands in Casco Bay! Little Whaleboat is one of MCHT’s most recent preserves- added in 2021 with 3 crescent pebble beaches and popular seal haul-outs on the Southern end. Whaleboat is the largest wild island in Casco Bay (122 acres) with a classic rocky shoreline and an expansive meadow.
Bring your lunch or a good snack & drink to have when we stop to explore the Goslings – a trifecta of small uninhabited islands with pocket beaches and a sandbar that connects East and West Gosling at low tide.
Swimmers- don’t forget your towels- plenty of great places to take a quick dip before heading back to our Mitchell Field launch location.
Cost: $70 Capacity: 12
Call for Reservations for this Guided Tour: (207) 404-1100
Summer Paddling Series: Malaga Island
Time: 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm.
Departure: Meet at Sebasco Harbor Resort, Phippsburg, Maine
Cost: $65 Capacity: 12
Choose a single or tandem kayak for this paddling experience!
Malaga Island in Phippsburg was once home to a mixed-race fishing community forcibly removed by the state in 1912. Today, Malaga is a public preserve and an important Maine historical site. This trip includes an easy paddle to the nearby island and a chance to learn about the people who once called the island home.
There will be time to explore the former locations of the homesteads that existed on the northern end of the island and walk the wooded loop trail. Be sure to pack a hearty lunch to complete your island experience.
This trip is appropriate for adults and children (10 years old and above recommended) of all skill levels. Beginners welcome.
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Summer Paddling Series: Clapboard Island
Time: 10:00-1:00 pm
Departure: Falmouth Town Landing, Falmouth, Maine
Cost: $65 Capacity: 12
A short paddle from the Falmouth Town Landing, Clapboard Island Preserve features a little bit of everything for the perfect island experience: mature hardwoods, towering pines, abundant bird life, a quartet of gravel beaches, and beautiful views of Casco Bay.
There will be plenty of time to enjoy your lunch on the beach and explore the short trail system that runs through the interior of the island. (Pack a big lunch – you’ll be hungry!)
This trip is appropriate for adults and children (8 years old and above recommended) of all skill levels. Beginners welcome.
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Summer Paddling Series: Lanes Island
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Departure: Winslow Park, Freeport, Maine
Cost: $65 Capacity: 12
Choose a single kayak, a tandem kayak, or a paddleboard for this paddling experience!
This trip departs from Winslow Park in Freeport for a short paddle to nearby Lane’s Island Preserve. Located near the mouth of the Royal River, Lanes Island in Yarmouth is 28 acres and features two campsites and a few stretches of sand beach and fringing salt marsh.
There will be plenty of time to explore all Lanes has to offer and enjoy a one-of-a-kind island picnic. (Pack a big lunch – you’ll be hungry!)
Been wanting to try out paddleboarding? This island paddle presents the perfect opportunity! This trip is appropriate for adults and children (8 years old and above recommended) of all skill levels. Beginners welcome.
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Water Bottle, Snack/Lunch
Water Shoes, Hat, Sunblock, Sunglasses/Strap
Bathing Suit/Shorts, Towel, Polypro Clothing, Fleece/Wind Breaker, Paddle Jacket
